# CVE-2019-17421: Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.4.072 and Firewall Analyzer 12.4.072 all

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-11-21 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.4.072 and Firewall Analyzer 12.4.072 allow local users to elevate privileges to root by overwriting this file with a malicious payload.

## What to do

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## References

- https://twitter.com/va_start
- https://blog.vastart.dev/2019/11/cve-2019-17421-privilege-escalation.html
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/security-updates/cve-2019-17421.html

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